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Hospitals
February cyberattack causes chronic pain for health care industry
May 20, 2024
When malicious hackers stole data from Change Healthcare and demanded a ransom, providers lost an estimated $100 million per day early on.
Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients
by
Noam Levey
May 14, 2024
Most U.S. hospitals aggressively pursue patients for unpaid bills. One New York hospital system decided to work with them instead.
Lawmakers and hospitals are divided on providing free care for tax breaks
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 3, 2024
Nonprofit hospitals say legislative efforts that require them to provide more free care could hurt the people they are intended to help.
Nursing leaders are leaving their jobs amid broader industry shortage
Mar 5, 2024
Close to one third of hospital nurse leaders may leave in the next year, per a survey from AMN Healthcare, a major healthcare talent acquisition firm.
Health care costs were a main driver of inflation in September
Oct 27, 2023
Rising costs for prescriptions and hospital services were felt in latest PCE report, though health inflation has been mild in the past year.
High-ranking hospital system disengages from U.S. News listing
Jun 26, 2023
University of Pennsylvania Health System stops participation in U.S. News’ rankings. But the list does influence some patients and insurers.
Despite nurse shortage, tens of thousands are turned away from training programs
Jun 9, 2023
Bolstering educational infrastructure for prospective students can address the worsening nursing shortage.
For public good, not for profit.
America’s rural hospitals are in the red
May 17, 2023
A new federal program is dropping rural hospitals a lifeline to keep emergency services available as they struggle to turn a profit.
Congress is looking at changes to Medicare. Hospitals aren't thrilled
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 16, 2023
A little-known payment change could save the federal government $150 billion over the next 10 years.
Some hospitals struggle as borrowing gets more expensive
May 8, 2023
Cash-strapped rural and medium-size hospitals are less prepared to absorb higher interest rates.